Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Science & Thinking

I just saw this article; related to many points from last night's class.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/opinion/29brooks.html?_r=2

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Current Events Mar/Apr

*new* 11 Apr 11
14 year old girl dies from lashings as punishment for alleged illicit relationship
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/29/bangladesh.lashing.death/index.html

6Apr11
Neither Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi nor the underage woman he is accused of having sex with were present at the proceedings, which a judge adjourned until May 31. http://nyti.ms/f4ByWz 


Feminist Philosopher Sara Ruddick dies
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/us/23ruddick.html?_r=1


From The New York Times:  Rapes of Women Show Clash of Old and New India
A boom and social change are pitting young working women in the city against men from conservative villages.
http://nyti.ms/gc4sgO

30Mar11
3-Month Nightmare Emerges in Rape Inquiry
Court documents and an exclusive interview with the father of an 11-year-old girl who the police say was the victim of repeated gang rapes in East Texas paint a grim portrait of an episode that lasted
http://nyti.ms/htyhUO

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Images of Women in the Media

Can you post links to or describe images of women in the media that you think are concerning or problematic in some way?  I've started with the links from your 1st night agenda.

Sexism?

What is it?  Have you seen or experienced any sexist behavior? 

Why is epistemology important? (1st week)

You might not think that it is, but perhaps you could reflect on last night's discussion and come up with some ideas.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Introductions (1st Week)

Dear Young Feminist Thinkers,

Please introduce yourselves.  Tell us about yourself.  Why are you taking this class?  What do you expect from the class?

Dr. Cate